Information for...Kids and TeensLibrariansUSDA Employees   You are here: Home / About NAL / Reports                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page Blueprint for Success: The National Agricultural Library 2008-2012  (PDF|35 MB) A discussion paper by NAL staff summarizing the Library’s programs, services, audiences and opportunities for growth and projecting costs for new endeavors. Written to stimulate discussion, evoke critical comment and spark debate about NAL's future. Does not represent the official policy or position of the Agricultural Research Service or the United States Department of Agriculture. Review and Recommendations for the National Agricultural Library  (PDF|116 KB) National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board. NAREEEAB recently conducted an extensive five-year review of the library. This was the first major review by the board since 2002. A smaller scale review was also done in 2007. National Agricultural Library 2004 In 2004, The National Agricultural Library responded to the emerging new age by planning new directions for the future. The Library’s entire workforce continued reviewing innovative digital technology solutions and began constructing plans for improved customer access to relevant data, information services, and tools to meet the challenges and opportunities of the emerging knowledge environment. National Agricultural Library 2003 In 2003, the National Agricultural Library (NAL) began repositioning organizational resources to evolve a robust environment capable of continuous improvement. This process is intended to provide NAL the capacity to offer new value-added services in response to the changing needs of our customers for information related to agriculture. NAL’s plans engage the entire NAL organization and involve partner institutions. National Agricultural Library, 2000-2002 Review the Library's activities and accomplishments across its mission areas for the three-year period 2000 to 2002. Earlier Annual Reports 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 National Agricultural Library Assessment Report Read the recommendations for the revitalization of the Library as issued by the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board in 2002. Review the methodologies used to study the Library's programs and operations and the findings that led to the recommendations. Summary from the User Needs Assessment, National Agricultural Library The National Agricultural Library (NAL) assessed user needs via an online survey that ran from April 18 through May 16, 2006. The needs assessment was designed to identify the library’s current and potential customers; to determine those customers’ information needs, sources, and behaviors; and to assess their view of NAL’s existing and potential services. Last Modified: Sep 24, 2008     Ask a Question   Request Library Materials   Policies and Guidelines   Visiting the Library   Reports Staff Discussion Paper: Blueprint for Success NAL 2004 NAL 2003 NAL 2000-02 Assessment User Needs Assessment Report Executive Summary   Partnerships   Structure and Organization   Job Openings at NAL   ARS Strategic Plan

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